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For some detailed info about this etymology and the whole topic of the
origin of OK, visit http://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-oka1.htm.
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atw: Re: ok rules? [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
The etymology for O.K. in the Collins English Dictionary (Australian
Edition) supposes as follows:
[C19: perhaps from o(ll) k(orrect), jocular alteration of all correct]
Hope that helps.
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